I have worked for 4 years for a company doing same hours and was told recently my hours were being cut due to availability meaning as I have kids I can't work when they want me to. Other employees in the same situation as me who have kids get to work around their children. Only I have had hours cut and I'm the longest standing employee and this is how they are treating me. I believe its discrimination.
QLD Discrimination by Employer Because I Have Kids?
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Hi @Vickig74,
Have you tried speaking with your employer and trying to negotiate a schedule that works around your children? Have the other employees that have kids been able to do this?
Have a chat with the Fair Work Ombudsman about the merits of your claim and whether or not you are in fact being discriminated against.
Have you tried speaking with your employer and trying to negotiate a schedule that works around your children? Have the other employees that have kids been able to do this?
Have a chat with the Fair Work Ombudsman about the merits of your claim and whether or not you are in fact being discriminated against.
Yes I have spoken with manager and the area manager still to no avail. Unless I can do nights or early mornings( which I do on weekends anyway) they said that's it that's all I get. And yes the other employees have been able to negotiate as they have partners at home
Hi Vickig74,
Much of it would depend on your particular employment contract (are you employed on a casual, full-time or part-time basis?) Depending on your employment contract, it may or may not constitute discrimination.
How did you go with the Fair Work Ombudsman?
Much of it would depend on your particular employment contract (are you employed on a casual, full-time or part-time basis?) Depending on your employment contract, it may or may not constitute discrimination.
How did you go with the Fair Work Ombudsman?
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